Account Executive, Education

Candidates must be based in the Madison Metro or Chicago area.

Account Executives provide support to multiple account teams and efficiently service each of these accounts simultaneously. They study the clients’ business and industry and seek out knowledge of the media that cover the clients’ products and services.

Account Executives manage the implementation of core public relations program assignments, including research, writing/editing, special events, media relations, budgeting and account administration processes. By helping execute the client’s business plan, the AE’s add value by helping achieve business objectives, solidifying the team’s client relationships, and supporting new business growth initiatives.

This specific role will support clients within the K12 and Higher Education sector, including edtech, curriculum, school safety and security, tutoring, professional development, and more. This is a full-time position at FINN Partners that will be based in the Madison, Wisconsin office. Candidates for this hybrid position should be located in Madison or Chicago.

Responsibilities

· Secure earned media through creative, strategic and proactive media relations and story pitching

· Monitor coverage and conversation around key client issues, competitors and trends

· Write, proof and edit client-related documents that follow AP style

· Develop comprehensive, targeted media lists, tailored pitches, content calendars, client content, media materials, social content

· Research and develop media and influencer strategies

· Proactively consume traditional and social media outlets that are relevant to client business

· Prepare meaningful and accurate project management communications, including project management and planning timelines, client call and meeting recaps, etc.

· Support client strategy and insights, planning and creative development for new business, client programs and organic client growth opportunities

· Participate in client meetings and presentations

· Stay informed on the latest trends in digital and social media communications

Qualifications

· Entrepreneurial spirit, initiative-seeker and strong work ethic

· Exudes passion, creativity and enthusiasm throughout each agency project and client interaction

· Strong critical thinking and analytical skills -- able to evaluate self and client work, key learnings and implications that help ensure ongoing improvement for the agency

· Creative writer with solid understanding and proficiency with multiple writing styles, including business communications and AP style

· Strong knowledge of social media channels, monitoring and listening tools/technologies

· 1-3 years relevant work experience in a marketing communications field

About FINN:
FINN Partners is a great place to work, but don’t take our word for it. We’ve been voted “#1 Best Agency to Work For” in the Extra-Large Agency Category by PR Week. Plus, FINN has ranked in the top five nearly every year since our founding a decade ago. Our intrepid crew shares an entrepreneurial spirit that attracts talent from agencies large and small. All choose FINN because of our cause-minded approach, collaborative culture, commitment to excellence, ethical leadership and exciting client roster of clients. Our people are deeply loyal to FINN because the FINN team is deeply loyal to each other. FINN is committed to representing a different breed of agency.

Why work for us?
Founded in 2011, FINN Partners is one of the fastest-growing, independent PR and integrated marketing communications agencies in the world. We have 1300+ employees in 32 offices around the globe and an extensive network of global affiliates and partners in key markets.
More than an agency, we are a bold collective of communications advocates, stewarding brands, protecting reputations, influencing public policy, and leveraging data and analytics to shape the most important conversations of our day. By working together we are stronger, and it is only by striving together as one team—working hard, playing nice, creating a best-place-to-work environment, taking risks, making the world a better place, and amazing those around us—we can make FINN Partners a truly unique agency. Come be a part of the journey.

To Apply
Please upload your resume and cover letter.  Your cover letter should include:

• Description of your experience, related working experience or internships, and why you want to contribute to the FINN Partners Education team
• The date in which you are available to start work

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